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2023-11-17 -Short Attention Span Theater-

Florida man stopped by TSA at West Virginia airport for attempting to bring loaded gun on plane

[Fox] TSA reminds travelers to know the contents of their carry-on bag prior to coming to the airport.

A Florida man was apprehended by TSA officers at Raleigh County Memorial Airport in West Virginia on Monday after attempting to bring a loaded pistol onto a plane, according to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

In a press release, the TSA stated the incident happened when one of its officers spotted the gun in the checkpoint X-ray machine.

A deputy was quickly alerted and upon investigation, allowed the man to return the gun to his vehicle. However, TSA says the man now faces a stiff federal financial penalty for bringing his weapon to the airport.

"We are continuing to see this be an issue as people seemingly forget that they are carrying firearms with them. There is a proper way to travel with firearms, and we will continue to amplify that," TSA Press Secretary Carter Langston told Fox News Digital.

Posted by Skidmark 2023-11-17 00:00|| E-Mail|| Front Page|| [11162 views ] Top

#1 I am old enough to remember when Smoking & Peanuts were still allowed on Flights.

Last time I flew I got the 3rd degree for just checking in my firearm with my baggage, for a LV shooting meet.

Posted by NN2N1 2023-11-17 06:14|| 2023-11-17 06:14|| Front Page Top

#2 allowed the man to return the gun to his vehicle

Weird.

Posted by Skidmark 2023-11-17 09:01|| 2023-11-17 09:01|| Front Page Top

#3 The TSA doesn't have the authority to arrest people caught trying to board a plane with a gun. Nor can they confiscate the gun.

They have to refer the matter to the local police. In southern states, especially at smaller airports, it's not unusual for the police to allow the person to return the gun to their vehicle and not press charges.

OTOH, the person will not be allowed to fly that day and they face civil penalties up to about $15,000.00.

Posted by EMSArtifact 2023-11-17 10:53|| 2023-11-17 10:53|| Front Page Top

#4 It would not have been an issue on an Allegheny flight. RIP

Posted by Super Hose 2023-11-17 15:10|| 2023-11-17 15:10|| Front Page Top

#5 In a country awash in violent crime that the authorities don't seem to care about (except to whine about the need for more "gun laws") I'd like to see a "no harm done, no crime chargeable" blanket rule.

Posted by M. Murcek 2023-11-17 15:23|| 2023-11-17 15:23|| Front Page Top

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